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Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.

Spanish football federation sets May 6 date for presidential elections

AFP · 1 month ago

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Wednesday that elections for its new president will take place on May 6, to find the successor of the disgraced Luis Rubiales.

MLS chief blasts referees union over lockout

AFP · 2 months ago

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.

Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA

AFP · 3 months ago

Disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will be banned from the game for three years, world football governing body FIFA confirmed Friday after rejecting his appeal.

Ghana sack coach Hughton after AFCON exit

AFP · 3 months ago

Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.

'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan

AFP · 3 months ago

AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday called for clubs, fans and the legal system to stand up to racism in football after he was the target of abuse in an Italian Serie A match.

Milan snatch late victory at Udinese after racist abuse of Maignan

AFP · 3 months ago

AC Milan came back from a goal down to beat Udinese 3-2 on Saturday in a match which was briefly suspended for Mike Maignan being racially abused by home fans.

Milan's match at Udinese halted after racist abuse of Maignan

AFP · 3 months ago

AC Milan's match at Udinese was suspended on Saturday after France goalkeeper Mike Maignan was racially abused by home fans.

Franz Beckenbauer: German football icon who revolutionised the game

AFP · 4 months ago

Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's iconic figures and a rare World Cup winner as both player and coach, revolutionised the way the game is played.

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78

AFP · 4 months ago

Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.

Beckenbauer the stylish Kaiser who ruled German football

AFP · 4 months ago

Franz Beckenbauer, an iconic German player and later coach with a knack for leading his teams to greatness, has died at the age of 78.

FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl

AFP · 5 months ago

FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player

AFP · 6 months ago

FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

Ukraine, Poland to boycott UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams

AFP · 7 months ago

Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides while Poland will refuse to play against teams from the country, their national federations said on Wednesday following a decision by UEFA to lift a ban on Russia's youth sides.